20-11-2018 12:49:43

When I was younger, kids use to make fun of my chicken legs and I always hated the way they looked. Now they are no longer skinny and bony but strong and athletic. Both knees received trauma in a head on car accident and I have plenty of cellulite and extra weight but they still carried me through more than one half marathon and can still surprise me at how much weight they can lift! Its funny how a body part you grew up disliking can turn out to be your favorite and strongest body part! Thank you Lord for my strong and healthy legs!

19-11-2018 11:49:41

24 weeks from now I’ll be lining up for my first 50 mile trail race! I’m a little nervous, but mostly excited to take on this new challenge. And I do love running on the trails. So,I’ll be sharing all of my training adventures, ups and downs here. #ultratraining#runner#icandohardthings 📷: @i_heartburpees

19-11-2018 11:25:04

🎶 GIVEAWAY TIME 🎶
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As you likely know by now, I absolutely ❤️ to move to the beats of great tunes!
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I am partnering up with @66audio to give one VERY lucky person a pair of BTS Pro Bluetooth Wireless Headphones (in Orange and Black)🙌.
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Follow the instructions below to enter for your chance to WIN - the winner will be announced tomorrow, Tuesday November 20th, at 6pm in my insta story 😉.
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1️⃣ Like this post and follow both me (@ironmom.ca) and @66audio
2️⃣ Go to link in @66audio’s Bio and Sign up
3️⃣ Tag 3 friends in the same comment along with your favorite song 😉
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#musiclover#giveaway#athlete#headphones#motherrunner#runningcommunity#womensrunning#triathlete

19-11-2018 10:27:58

What makes you FEEL happy? Of course there are many things in my life which make me happy. My family, friends, boyfriend, travelling etc. But what about exercise? It’s actually incredible how much of a difference running has on my moods. Since I’ve started my @movember challenge I’ve felt amazing. My minds been clear and even on a bad day I’ve felt elated. Let’s face it, a lot of that will be down to endorphins but for me it’s also having that down time, away from my screen, from the chaos of either work, London or general life and having time to reflect or get some fresh air. Make time for you. Give the gym a go or test the legs on a run. Put down your phone and get some fresh air. I promise you’ll feel a hell of a lot better after. 🌿 PS - please don’t judge my makeup free, sleepy Sunday morning eyes 😋📸

19-11-2018 10:20:47

Yes, I do get weird looks wearing shorts and gloves at the same time.
But when temps are above freezing, there’s a 99% chance I’m in shorts, but sometimes there’s still a little chill in the air and I need gloves. Anyone else know what I’m talking about??
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5 miles + kettlebells 💪🏻

19-11-2018 09:33:30

19-11-2018 09:24:32

Do you prefer to get your run done in the am or pm? It has to be the am for me. I much prefer to run in the morning before I start my day. The longer into the day I leave it the less and less likely I am to actually go out! But two of the races at @runbarbados start after 4pm so I have been making an effort to practice running in the evening 🌓 and actually really enjoying it! #eveningrun#runlondon

19-11-2018 09:15:23

Born to run free 🐇 -
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First run where I felt like “me” again. First one since the let-down of cancelled half (thanks, Florence). A tempo run where my legs felt like they were free to do their thing. Felt strong, solid, fast, and free. Two races on the calendar: 5k on December 8th, and a half in early March. I’m sure there’s going to be a 10k in there somewhere. I’m excited about a race again, and that feels good. It’s ok to let go for a time. To grieve when you didn’t hit your mark. To not like certain distances. It’s not ok to quit. To give up. To make excuses. Learn from your mistakes, gather yourself back up, and move on. Do what brings you happiness. Do what you were born to do. For me, that’s running shorter distances. It feels good to be back both mentally and physically 🙌 -
Special thanks to @officialjackwhitelive for making awesome music
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Happy Monday

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19-11-2018 08:50:23

Oops, I did it again... I had so much fun running the #dcwonderwomanrun, that @rghitchcock & I ran it again in San Diego this past weekend. ❤️⠀
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I have no problem admitting that I have a little bit of a girl crush on Wonder Woman (but who doesn’t?!), she’s just so incredibly badass! 👊
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@beautaplin may not have been talking about Wonder Woman, but I think he perfectly summarizes everything I love about her... “she was unstoppable. Not because she didn’t have failures or doubts, but because she continued on despite them.” 🙌⠀
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When I grow up I hope that I’ll be able to look back on my life & say #iamwonderwoman. 😍

19-11-2018 08:39:54

And we are LIVE today!!! 🙌🏼🎉🎊🎈 Registration is OPEN for my first Online Bootcamp just for moms! This is for those not wanting to wait for the new year to get in shape...change can start now and it doesn’t have to be extremely restricting or cost a ton of money. You’ll get 4 workouts each week you can do from the comfort of your own home on your own time, nutrition tips, recipes, snack ideas, and tons of fun surprises — all for a fraction of the cost of hiring a personal trainer! 🎁🛍 Keeping it simple so that YOU can get results and have a blast while doing it in community! 💪🏼
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Spots are extremely limited so grab your spot and register today! (LINK IN PROFILE and COMMENTS!! 👇🏼👇🏼) 💕
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19-11-2018 07:42:49

#MotivationMonday’s Shoutout goes to our amazing #FFTFL cheerleaders!! It’s outstanding seeing the smiles of our #TribeMembers on the side of so many races around the world cheering in all participants!
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19-11-2018 07:41:39

🏃‍♀️Race Recap- DSM 1/2 Marathon 2018🏃‍♀️ One mile. That’s where I began my journey. I laced up my beat up tennis shoes May 1st. Eight weeks postpartum with baby #3. I struggled to complete a single mile- but I knew if I didn’t accept that I was out of running shape- I’d never run again.
I needed a goal. A big goal. So, I signed up for a race I had done 3 times before children- The Des Moines 1/2. It’s a wonderful race for beginners and we’d be able to visit family while in town for the race.
I also, somehow, convinced my husband to run it with me. A self-proclaimed “Run-hater!” Our training was a struggle the first 8 weeks. Running never seemed to get easier and 3 miles felt like 100.
However, I finished almost every training run without walking...no matter how slow I had to go. I finished.
The miles got easier, more enjoyable, and less labored. Until we worked up to 10 training miles- which we both completed with ease.
We were ready for Oct. 21st! We were able to run with our good friend Brian Heller, who helped David cross the finish line sub 2hours.
I ran my race- I doubted myself miles 6-9...but I never stopped, I kept running and at mile 12 I gave everything I had and finished strong only a few minutes after Brian and David.
It wasn’t my fastest time. But this race was my biggest accomplishment for many reasons.
Thank you to everyone who is following my journey. My goals have not stopped- and I hope to inspire others thru my story and also transfer my page to a personal blog in 2019!💕 #keeprunning
Photo Credit: @marylynnryan

19-11-2018 07:25:09

AHHHH!!! I AM STILL ON CLOUD NINE THAT I AM A MARATHONER!!! 😍 🏅
This #medalmonday is by far the most special in my three year running journey. I mean running a marathon is NOT EASY, let alone with everything else that was going on with me. This was the biggest party I’ve been apart of - running through my favorite city and bringing back tons college memories was amazing! I felt invincible up until mile 15 and unfortunately I got the worst pain in my left foot I’ve ever felt. I didn’t know if I wanted to run, walk, crawl or cry. Thank God for three of my dear Fleet Feet Mechanicsburg running friends that were waiting for me around mile 17! I felt so defeated and broke down in tears when I saw them. After a little pep talk, I started running away and low and behold @julia.tolosa came running up behind me (in a full Mario costume might I add) and ran with me for miles then @klesher61 ran with me later too! (These ladies will never understand how much they helped me!!!) After leaving me with a little less than two miles to go, Karla gave me a @momentumjewelry wrap that says “Today is Your Day” and right then and there I lost it. It finally hit me that I was actually going to do this crazy thing. I held back tears up until I crossed that finish line. Messages started filling my phone and I was so overwhelmed with emotions that I ugly cried tears of joy on a curb in front of the art museum for a good 5 minutes. I am even crying now just thinking about it again. I will NEVER forget that feeling of conquering my crazy impossible goal! I get it now, running a marathon will forever change your life!
To everyone who has encouraged me along this incredible journey, a thank you doesn’t even begin to describe my feelings. An EXTREMELY SPECIAL THANK YOU to everyone who was by my side these past two months and pushed me to run even when it was the last thing I wanted to do at the time. I have the worlds best friends and family!! This medal would not have been possible without you! ❤️❤️ Now onto marathon #2...

19-11-2018 07:09:07

Count miles not calories 🏃🏼‍♀️ Recently I have changed my approach to nutrition. I have switch from macro-counting to more intuitive eating.
I’m done focusing on eating for weight loss, and turning my attention to eating for my overall health.
What is the best diet for you?
Whatever you can stick to!
Macro counting does work, and helps you make sure you’re eating the right amount of carbs, fat, & protein. But I was OBSESSING over the numbers and if I ever missed my goal it felt like all was lost and would end up binging.
Unfortunately, counting calories or macros often encourages us to eat prepackaged foods that are easier to count.
I would rather focus on eating home cooked, nutrient dense meals that are going to fuel my runs/lifts. And thanks to #runfastcookfasteatslow I have plenty of absolutely delicious recipes to turn to for quick, nutritious meals and snacks.
I definitely recommend this book and all of their advice to runners and other athletes 😁

19-11-2018 07:06:49

Running on railroad tracks is actually great training for the kind of trails I prefer so I set out on my lunch for a few railroad miles. Fast feet! I pushed my pace and hit around 9 minute miles then I came back to the classroom and did my strength training with my students (aka my workout partners). Beautiful day for a lunch run!

19-11-2018 06:41:06

Calling all new moms or moms-to-be! We are hosting the wonderful Emily Bliss, DPT (pictured with her little one!) for an info session about running while pregnant and postpartum. Learn some practical advice and exercises to help keep you moving! .
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📅 Thursday, 11/29, 6pm
📍Marathon Sports Boston

19-11-2018 06:37:30

Name: Emily Ball
Occupation: Graphic Designer
Running experience before Wadi: The Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon (the previous year) and prior to that, no experience.
Best moment of Wadi: Running with my girl Lucy Wheeler of course 😉 having a running partner for the whole week made the experience so much more fun and enjoyable plus now I’ve made a friend for life!
Favourite adventure to date: Backpacking around India for four months
Dream adventure/challenge: Explore, live and work in Japan for a year
Life motto: Keep smiling!
Ordinary Girls. Extraordinary Adventures. To join Team Like A Girl on their next adventure follow the link in our bio and youll be first to hear the latest plans.

19-11-2018 06:36:00

Phoenix Marathon/Half Marathon Giveaway!
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Hey friends! I am giving away one free entry to the Phoenix marathon or half marathon on February 9th! It can be used on either race! I LOVED Phoenix- it’s great weather, fast, and a perfect course for a PR! 👊🏼
Must be used so please don’t enter unless you are truly going to do the race. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Rules: - Follow me & @phxmarathon ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Contest ends Thursday at 11:59 pm. Winner will be announced on Friday morning!
Good luck!!

19-11-2018 06:35:26

Gift guide alert... we’ve tried, literally, everything, and these are our top picks! We love all our designs, so this list was hard to make... and we wanted to add way more. We’re sure you’ll find something for everyone, so don’t forget to check out all our gift guides 😘

19-11-2018 06:22:58

How you feel you are doesnt determine who you are... After an early wakeup, feeling bloated, heavy, tired and kinda grumpy I sure didnt want to get this workout in today. I kept saying Im such a grump. The thing is I am NOT a grump. Its actually total opposite of who I am and who God says I am. After hearing myself saying it out loud I stopped myself and said how you feel you are doesnt determine who you are. It started with one foot in front of the other and though it felt harder than it should I know I am better for it. I went right into strength training. I have been working post marathon on gaining strength back on my squats, deadlifts and shoulder press. Today I did 4 sets working my way up to 80 lbs on my back squat, 60 on my deadlift, and 40 on my shoulder press. I was a bit frustrated as this is no where near my PB but I will show myself grace and accept where I am at and grow from here. I finished up with another 2 miles on the treadmill. When in doubt work it out, sweat out the toxins, work out those grumpy thoughts and move on. 💪

19-11-2018 01:51:00

So I spent all weekend in VA just talking about running and not actually running 🏃‍♀️
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After 1.5 yrs of trying to get into a class, I finally took the @rrcanational coaching certification course. I learned how to be a better coach, set up the possibility of coaching private clients, understand running physiology more, and how to program specific workouts.
Plus being told by Randy Im fast and can run a faster marathon like I want/know if I just commit and follow a plan specific for me with purposeful workouts has me inspired for 2019😁